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1 Vermiculture CFSA Conference 2016 Rhonda Sherman Horticultural Science Department
2 Vermiculture Raising earthworms for resale Focus: ideal conditions for worm growth, reproduction, and health Usually purchase and haul feedstock or pay for feedstock to be delivered Make money from sales of earthworms Sometimes sell vermicompost Some sell related products: shipping boxes, worm bins, harvesters, soil mixes, books, videos
3 Vermicomposting Earthworms and microorganisms convert organic debris into vermicompost Focus: processing waste (not increasing reproduction) Earthworm size and reproductive rates often lower than in vermiculture systems Large vermicomposting facility income tipping fees for waste materials vermicompost sales sales of earthworms
4 Vermicomposting Definition Vermicomposting is a process that relies on earthworms and microorganisms to help stabilize active organic materials and convert them to a valuable soil amendment and source of plant nutrients.
5 Not! Vermicomposting is Not Composting Vermicompost is Not Compost Vermicompost Tea is Not liquid from worm bin
6 Vermicomposting is Not Composting 30 days Ambient temperature Passive aeration 6 9 months Pile must heat up Must aerate or turn pile No turning!
7 Vermicompost is Not Compost Has passed through worms Microbes broke it down Contains multitude of microbes due to stable ambient temp. Microbe species and quantities changed by heat Sells for $400-$1800 cubic yard Sells for $0-$35 cubic yard
8 Vermicompost Tea NOT! LEACHATE: dark liquid that leaks out of bin Passed through undigested, anaerobic areas of worm bin May contain pathogens & anaerobic microbes harmful to people, animals, or plants Could have sulfides, acids, or high salts Not recommended for indoor or sensitive plants Do not use on food crops
9 More Nots I use red worms not earthworms. We sell 100% pure castings. Some landfill diversion sites are using thousands of pounds of worms to convert tons of waste into vermicompost.
10 Earthworm Basics Cold-blooded animal Hermaphroditic No lungs: breathes through skin Dies if skin dries out Light causes paralysis in ~1 hour
11 Aren t All Earthworms Alike? ~9,000 species of earthworms Half-inch to 22 feet long
12 Three Earthworm Ecological Groups Anecic Live in soil (vertical burrows) Eat soil & litter Endogeic Live in soil (horizontal burrows) Eat soil Epigeic Live in litter (no burrows) Eat litter
13 Use Eisenia fetida for Vermicomposting Adapts well to living in a bin Tolerates wide range of environmental conditions Won t invade the natural environment
14 They Make More Worms Cocoon laid 2 days after copulation Incubation period days ~3 hatchlings Sexually mature in days Life expectancy years
15 Conditions for Vermicomposting Temperature: 59-77F (limits 32 95F) Moisture: 80% (limits 60-90%) Oxygen requirement: Aerobic ph: 7 (limits >5 and <9) Ammonia and Salt: Low
16 What Will Your Worms Eat? Kitchen scraps, plate scrapings Coffee grounds Livestock manure Agricultural crop residues Leaves Paper, cardboard Organic byproducts from industries
17 Actually, They Eat microorganisms and tiny organic particles
18 Vermicomposting Process Earthworms ingest microbes Some are digested, others pass through gut unharmed E. fetida has indigenous microflora in gut that contributes to microbial community in castings Grinding action of gizzard promotes microbial activity in wastes as pass through gut Mucus from intestinal tract covers castings Provides carbon source for soil microbes Leads to flush of microbial activity in fresh casts
19 Who is Vermicomposting? Farms Households Prisons Hospitals Universities & colleges Office buildings Schools & daycare Military bases Entrepreneurs Community gardens
20 Vermicomposting Basics Start with ~6 inches (15.24cm) bedding Add composting earthworms 1-lb (.45 kg) per sq ft (929 sq cm) Apply 1 inch (2.5 cm) layer of feedstock Wait until feedstock is eaten before adding more Cover food scraps with shredded paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, tarp, etc.
21 How to Vermicompost Build or buy a bin Prepare bedding Add earthworms Bury food scraps Harvest and use vermicompost
22 Space Needed Collect/store feedstock Worm bins up to 8-ft (2.44-m) wide Length: depends on your limits Area to chop/grind food Place to pre-compost?
23 Water Keep worm beds moist (see next) Utility Needs Electricity Fans and heating systems Lights to discourage worms from leaving bins
24 Factors in Choosing Systems Available on-site area Quantity of feedstocks Funding available Existing buildings Labor needs & availability Climate Predators State composting regulations Local zoning and health rules
25 Wooden or Plastic Bin with Lid
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35 Bedding for Household Bins Newspapers Office paper Dried leaves Cardboard Coir (coconut fiber) Compost Bedding helps keep bin moist, dark, and discourages fruit flies
36 Pre-Moisten Bedding Soak 10 minutes in water Wring out like sponge Fill bin half way Add more as it disappears Spritz with plant mister
37 Bedding for Larger Scale Stable compost not high in soluble salts Aged horse manure Aged leaf mold or shredded brown leaves Shredded paper, cardboard Coconut coir
38 Add Eisenia fetida Start with 1 pound (~1,000) 1 pound worms to 1 square foot surface of bin Eat 25-35% of body weight daily Do not get from yard or bait shop Would need bait cups Buy from a worm grower Prices vary widely ($22 - $50 lb)
39 Gently Add Worms
40 Add Food Scraps to Small Bin Use 3-prong garden tool Pull back bedding Put in food Cover w/ bedding Do not bury food in vermicompost Wait until food is gone before adding more Cover well to prevent fruit flies and odor
41 Feeding Worms: Larger Scale Overfeeding is common problem Add more after last feeding consumed Nitrogen and mineral content (protein and food value) varies for different feedstocks Fruit/veggies, manures, grains VC will differ (effects on plant growth and use rates) Do not cover top of bed with food; leave room on sides
42 Larger Scale Feedstock Issues Particle size Homogeneity Pathogens De-worming medicine Persistent herbicides Heating up Pre-composting
43 Pre-Composting Reduce volume Destroy pathogens Kill seeds Reduce heat in feedstock If gets hot enough! Courtesy: Patrick McNelly
44 Persistent Herbicide Effects on Plants Stunted growth (main growth tip stops growing and lateral buds begin to grow) Reduced fruit set Cupping of leaves Failure of secondary leaves to grow after seed leaves emerge In legumes, compound leaves stay single Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings: Caution to Hay Producers, Livestock Owners, Farmers and Home Gardeners (Jeanine Davis, Katie Jennings) su.edu/herbicidecarryover
45 Healthy Worm Bin Traits Bin smells earthy like forest Few earthworms are on sides, lid of bin Bedding is fluffy (has air spaces) Contents of bin damp not soggy Earthworms have moist, glistening skin Small quantities of other critters in bin Vermicompost accumulating on bottom
46 Be Safe! Protect yourself and others Pathogens (e.coli, salmonella, etc.) Wash hands after handling feedstocks, worms, products Watch for snakes, things that bite or sting Mold allergies Products may contain pathogens, plant diseases, herbicide residues, etc.
47 Harvesting Vermicompost: Small Scale
48 Harvest Vermicompost Method #1: Light Separation
49 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #2: Sideways Separation
50 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #3: Vertical Separation
51 Harvesting Vermicompost: Larger Scale
52 Harvesting Vermicompost: Larger Scale Method #1 Remove top 4 inches of worm bed Use a pitchfork Most worms will be in this layer Set on top of new bed Use shovel to remove VC from bed Draw remaining worms out of VC by laying screen or mesh cloth on top with food on it
53 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #2: Sideways Separation Start new bed next to working worm bed Apply food to entice worms to move to new bed Only feed new bed After a few weeks, most of the worms should be in the new bed
54 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #3: Vertical Separation Set tray on top of working worm bed Tray has screen on bottom or holes that worms can move through Only feed top tray, ignore bottom tray Eventually most worms will move up into new tray
55 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #4: Continuous-flow System
56 Harvesting Vermicompost Method #5: Trommel Screen Remove top 4-6 inches of worm pile with pitchfork Pitch into rotary trommel screener Vermicompost comes out through 1/2-inch or ¼ inch screen, worms come out of end Use shovel for rest of pile
57 What Vermicompost Does For Soil Improves soil structure Increases moisture infiltration Improves & stabilizes soil ph Increases moisture-holding capacity Courtesy of Tom Herlihy
58 VC Effects on Plant Growth, Disease & Pest Suppression Increased rates of germination, growth, flowering and fruiting Improved root development and stress tolerance Decreased transplant shock Increased plant vitality and flavor profile Decreased attacks by plant pathogens, parasitic nematodes, and insect pests
59 Turnips Grown w/ 0%, 10%, 20% Swine Manure Vermicompost
60 Disease Suppression Rating Pythium Suppression Control Sterilized VC Unsterilized VC a ab b b SMM SMM + 10% SVC SMM + 20% SVC SMM + 40% SVC c SMM + 10% VC c SMM + 20% VC c SMM + 40% VC Pythium symptom suppression in cucumber seedlings planted in a soil-less medium (MM360) substituted with vermicompost, inoculated with Pythium (mean ± SE). SMM is sterilized MM360, VC is vermicompost and SVC is sterilized vermicompost. Plants received all needed nutrients. Courtesy of Dr. Norman Arancon
61 Number of mealy bugs per plant Effects of Vermicomposts on Mealy Bug Infestations on Peppers Percentage Vermicompost Percentage MM360 Courtesy of Dr. Norman Arancon
62 Storing Vermicompost Dark, warm place Inside bag or bin with lid Aerated yet retains moisture Tiny pinprick holes
63 More Information Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage Raising Earthworms Successfully Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management
64 NCSU Compost Learning Lab (CL2)
65 NC State 18 th Vermiculture Conference Benefits & uses of vermicompost Vermicomposting technologies Vermicompost research studies Marketing products Testing vermicompost, soil and feedstocks Brewing and using vermicompost tea
66 Slide Set Created By: Rhonda Sherman Horticultural Science Department North Carolina State University Copyright: All rights reserved
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